Project Worker – Refugee Trauma and Professional Development

Project manage key professional and organisational development projects

Use your refugee trauma knowledge in professional development design

Fixed term until December 2018

The program

The Professional & Organisational Development team is highly regarded for the provision of quality professional and organisational development activities about working with refugees and asylum seekers. It comprises of a professional and experienced team who develop and deliver tailored training to organisations in working with people from refugee backgrounds, as well as a training calendar. For more information about at the program click here: http://learn.foundationhouse.org.au/

The position

The Project Worker will deliver on key projects to meet objectives within the strategic plan that focus on both internal and external professional development. This role will have you working on curriculum development for the team, as well as an internal professional development project for our staff. You may also be required to facilitate professional development from time to time.

We are offering a fixed term position working 4 days per week until December 2018 based in Brunswick, very accessible to public transport and with on-site parking.

About you

You will have highly developed project management skills and be able to juggle multiple projects

Tertiary qualified in social work, psychology, education, community development or similar will inform your demonstrated understanding of the impact of torture and trauma on refugees and asylum seekers

You are experienced in the development and delivery of professional development and adult learning principles with a good understanding of Victorian health and community services

You will be an excellent communicator, having worked successfully with other service providers

About Foundation House

The Victorian Foundation for Survivors of Torture Inc. (VFST) provides a range of services to people in Victoria who have been subject to torture or other traumatic events prior to their arrival in Australia. This group includes refugees and asylum seekers. It is non-denominational, politically neutral and non-aligned.

Salary and Benefits

Remuneration is based on our Enterprise Agreement 2014 up to $82,854, gross per annum pro rata. Benefits include generous salary packaging, leave loading, a range of flexible working options and a highly supportive team environment.

VFST is an equal opportunity employer.

VFST promotes the safety and well-being of children.

The right to live and work in Australia is an essential requirement of this role.

Applications

Applications for this position close on 8 June 2017

Applicants must address the selection criteria contained in the Position Description, which can be downloaded below:

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The Victorian Foundation for Survivors of Torture (also known as Foundation House) is committed to child safety. We are committed to promoting and protecting the interests and safety of children and this is reflected in our organisational policies, protocols and staff development.